Up Close and Personal: Dive into Divemaster Life at DiversInnMX!
By Kristi Musselman
There’s something really special happening this summer at DiversInnMX — our 6-week PADI Divemaster training is in full swing, and the energy is as fresh as the morning sea breeze!
We’ve got three awesome students and one enthusiastic observer joining us for this hands-on, deep-dive (pun fully intended!) journey into professional-level scuba diving. Whether they’re gearing up on the boat, practicing skill circuits in the pool, or helping guests with gear and logistics, our future Divemasters are getting a full immersion in what it takes to become a confident dive leader.
What makes the DiversInnMX program different?
It’s not just classroom work or drills. Our students are shadowing our seasoned instructors on real dives, assisting with real guests, and living the rhythm of dive resort life — sunrise boat launches, post-dive debriefs, gear rinses, fish tales over tacos, and everything in between.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program either. Students can choose to live onsite or off, which makes it flexible and ideal for travelers, adventurers, or aspiring pros from all walks of life.
Watching this group grow — not just as divers, but as teammates, hosts, and underwater leaders — is one of the most rewarding parts of our job. They’re learning fish ID, rescue scenarios, navigation, and the magic of staying cool under pressure (and sometimes in tangled lines!).
We’re proud of each one of them, and if you’ve ever thought about taking the plunge into professional scuba training, come see what it’s all about — or better yet, join us for the next session!
We’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes snapshots soon, so follow along and give these future Divemasters some virtual high-fives. 🐠🌊
— Kristi
PADI Master Diver & Co-Owner, DiversInnMX
